In the world of work-appropriate pants, my favorite was always the slim ankle cut, and then in recent years, the high-waisted wide legs. I saw these bootcut pants online and was drawn in by the rich berry color and the reviews complaining about a small fit. In person, these feel like the stretchy, thicker twill fabric like on BR Sloan pants and do run pretty small throughout compared to petite pants by other American brands. They’re an option “in between” my two favorite cuts, and are pretty flattering and elongating when worn over heels.
Here’s another piece I picked out from WHBM and wanted to share fit notes on, now that it’s 60% off (and boy, I could really use a haircut)! Their knit dresses usually fit me pretty well, and this one was no exception. The material is very stretchy and the dress is lined everywhere except the sleeves. It is fitted on me but not inappropriately so, in my opinion. It looks very “hourglass” silhouette in the photo above, but that’s just due to my legs being crossed over while in mid stride.
Looking at these pictures in hindsight, I would replace this camel sweater with a black V-neck top for a more streamlined look. I also love the look of berry tones elevated with cream or navy, or paired with chambray and plaid patterns for a more casual outfit.
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Love the colours on this outfit, the dress is really beautiful as well
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I LOVE that WHBM dress on you. The fit is perfect! I'm also liking the slacks outfit–particularly that tweed coat!
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Beautiful flares:P
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I can't wear high heels, so it's slim ankle pants all the way. Eddie Bauer has a wonderful side zip ponte skinny pant that fits perfectly (I'm 5' and typically wear size 0-2). It comes in petite but I get the regular for a higher rise. Really love the WHBM dress on you!
My go-to is ankle for sure because they pair nicely with my flats.
xo
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Beautiful way to style burgundy!
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You look lovely! X
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I love the tweed jacket look with the deep red pant. So elegant and chic! 🙂
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Your look with the red flares is so cute!
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Hey Jean, great pairing. I follow your blog regularly and think the pants look great on you, but I feel the fit is a bit more snug than you usually wear. Definitely hugs the bum- not necessarily a good or bad thing. Haha!
I like ankle pants best; I have a fear of "bell bottoms" touching the floor when I use the restroom.
Love this classic office appropriate look and the berry color is gorgeous! I think I'll always be a BR Sloan ankle cut fan (thanks to your suggestion on those!) because they are so versatile with respect to wearing either flats or heels with them. Thanks for being such a huge style inspiration to me! ��
I think the pants are lovely! This outfit is so chic and a black v-neck would be just as swell 🙂
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Love the stripe dress and what a great discount! I just ordered one myself 🙂 My favorite pant is still the BR sloan fit. I think it has to do with my bf's opinion haha. He seems to like a slim fit for a bottom.
I adore the flares! The color goes perfect with the jacket!
Briana
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You look awesome. You have some booty going on ! Who knew? Love the blog !
Oh, definitely bootcut!